Category: Politics
Premier Holds Meeting With Baroness Scotland
“A productive and beneficial series of meetings that helped to progress several important agenda items for Bermuda,” said Premier David Burt following his return from the 46th Regular Meeting of Caricom Heads of Government. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that last week, the Premier attended the Heads of Government... Read more of this article
Minister Hayward Attends Investopia In UAE
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward attended the Investopia conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to provide a further update on the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP’s visit to the United Arab Emirates. “Minister Hayward attended... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On UN Gender Equality Program
Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [March 1], Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinée Furbert provided an update on the United Nations Joint Sustainable Development Goals Fund Programme: “Building Back Equal through Innovative Financing for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.” The Minister’s full statement... Read more of this article
Legislation To Protect Employee Tips In Effect
The Ministry of Economy and Labour reminded the public that the Employment [Protection of Employee Tips and Other Gratuities] Amendment Act 2023 and the Procedural Guidance for determining the distribution of tips and other gratuities comes into effect today [March 1]. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is reminded that the Amendment... Read more of this article
Minister Hayward Holds Meetings In UAE
The Ministry of Economy and Labour provided an update on Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward’s visit to the United Arab Emirates. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Hayward has engaged in a series of strategic meetings to bolster Bermuda’s international presence and foster economic cooperation with the UAE. “A... Read more of this article
2024 PLP Drum Major Award Recipients
Quinton Mallory, Raymond Santucci, Margaret Giloth, Edward Swan and Bermuda is Love will be receiving PLP Drum Major Awards. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday March 3, the Progressive Labour Party will be hosting our 61st Annual Founder’s Day and Drum Major Awards. While the keynote speaker has been already announced to be Lt. Col. David Burch,... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader On Consultant Costs
“The PLP Government spent an eye-watering $41 million,” Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said, asking “what are these consultants doing to justify $41 million dollars of our money?” A spokesperson said, “The budget debate has revealed that last year the PLP Government splashed out over $40 million of taxpayers’ money... Read more of this article
Video: Ministers Darrell & Furbert On Budget
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell and Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinèe Furbert held a joint post-Budget press conference today. Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said, “Good Day Bermuda, Today I will share with you the key initiatives that will be supported by the 2024/25... Read more of this article
Premier Attends Caricom Meeting In Guyana
Premier David Burt is currently attending the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Caricom Heads of Government in Georgetown, Guyana. A Government spokesperson said, “The conference, taking place from Feb. 25 – 28, is being hosted under the Chairmanship of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic... Read more of this article
Policy Statement Template For Tips & Gratuities
The Government has introduced a Template Tips and Other Gratuities Policy Statement, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 23] the Minister said, “I am pleased to introduce in the Honourable House today a Template Tips and Other Gratuities Policy Statement pursuant to the Employment... Read more of this article
Associations Support Budget & Corporate Tax
Bermuda’s leading industry associations today expressed their support for the planned implementation of a Corporate Income Tax [CIT] on January 1, 2025 and the Government of Bermuda’s recently announced Budget. Representatives from the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR], Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC], Bermuda... Read more of this article
Minister On 2024 City Of Hamilton Plan Draft
“I am pleased to announce the release of the Draft City of Hamilton Plan 2024 which has been prepared by the Department of Planning to guide development activity within the City of Hamilton, Minister of the Cabinet Office Vance Campbell said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased... Read more of this article
‘Addressing The Dreadful State Of Our Roads’
“We are fully committed to addressing the dreadful state of our roads as quickly as possible,” Minister of Public Works David Burch said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 23] the Minister said, “I begin by reminding the members and the listening public that there are multiple circumstances happening simultaneously that... Read more of this article
Premier: Commence Consultation On Caricom
The Government has now received the Entrustment from the British Minister of State and will commence the consultation process on exploring full membership in Caricom, Premier David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 23] the Premier said, “The pursuit of full membership in Caricom was recognised by most as a natural progression... Read more of this article
Social Justice Bermuda Urges Cannabis Reform
Social Justice Bermuda said that it is “crucial that Bermuda introduces a safe and accessible cannabis market for all.” A spokesperson said, “Social Justice Bermuda is a collective of Bermudians who are inspired by the global Black Lives Matter movement and the way that communities around the world are standing together to tackle... Read more of this article
Senator Robinson On OBA Budget Reply
The Opposition is set to present their reply to the 2024 Budget, which will show the OBA’s alternative views on managing the island’s finances, Opposition Senator Dwayne Robinson said, adding that it “will outline our fiscal outlook as well as our social conscience.” Senator Robinson said, “The Opposition is set to present... Read more of this article
